Green Hows Tarn

Green Hows Tarn sits tucked into the fells south of Ulverston, a modest sheet of water that rewards the walk far more than its size would suggest. It's not the sort of spot that'll stop you dead in your tracks - no dramatic crags or postcard panoramas - but there's something genuinely settling about it. The approach takes you through proper fell country, and the tarn itself reflects the surrounding slopes with a kind of quiet dignity.

This is walker territory, plain and simple. The route from Ulverston isn't particularly strenuous, though it does ask a bit of your legs, and you'll want proper boots if it's been wet. Families with younger children might find the walk a touch long for the payoff - perhaps ninety minutes there and back - but confident walkers and outdoor types will find it absorbing. There's a real sense of being away from things, even though you're only a few miles from town.

You won't find facilities or shops, so bring water and a snack. The tarn itself is free to access, and there's no entrance fee or opening hours to worry about. Go early in the day if you can - the light's lovely across the water then, and you'll have the place to yourself. If you're staying at Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park, it's close enough for a proper half-day expedition, one that'll tire the legs but clear the head properly.